Studentship at University of Gothenburg

PhD Scholarship
University of Gothenburg

The University of Gothenburg, Faculty of Science, Department of
Conservation, announces a PhD scholarship in Conservation of
Cultural Heritage Objects

The Department of Conservation at the University of Gothenburg
offers professional degrees and research programs that address
cultural heritage issues including: urban environments, landscapes,
buildings, gardens, and objects.

A professional conservator requires a broad expertise that
incorporates knowledge from diverse fields in the natural sciences,
humanities, and social sciences. Moreover, the professional practice
of preserving and fostering our cultural heritage requires special
practical expertise in documentation, interpretation, and analysis.

This postgraduate programme will lead to a PhD in Conservation, and
comprises four years of full time study at the postgraduate level.
The time period can be extended to up to five years in total through
teaching and/or other departmental duties.

The applicant must have completed an undergraduate degree in an
appropriate subject (minimum of 240 points, with 60 points at
advanced level). This PhD position is directed towards conservation
of cultural heritage objects and the proposed project should be
oriented towards a natural science or interdisciplinary approach
that includes field studies and/or experimental work. Information
about this research area at the department can be found at:

    <URL:http://www.conservation.gu.se/
        english/reseach/subject_areas/
        conservation_of_cultural_heritage_objects/>

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The following criteria will be applied in selecting among applicants:

    Qualifications from undergraduate education

    Qualifications of the master's program, which rely on special
    competence

    The relevance of previous studies to the proposed research
    programme

    Assessment of the candidate's ability to undertake postgraduate
    training

    Relevant work experience

Application: Candidates should supply: (1) their complete CV, (2)
relevant testimonials and certificates, (3) letters of
recommendation and/or names and contact details of two referees with
knowledge of the applicant's previous experiences, and (4) a brief
(2-4 A4-page) account of previous experiences and motivation to
apply for this position.

Further information about the position can be obtained from

    Professor Elizabeth E. Peacock
    +46 31 786 47 12
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    Professor Ola Wetterberg, Head, Department of Conservation
    +46 31 786 47 02
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For further information about the department, please visit

    <URL:http://www.conservation.gu.se/english>

Interested candidates should send their application to
anstallning<-a t->gu< . >se as one PDF file. Please state reference number U
2011/174 in the subject field.

Applications can also be sent to:

    Registrar
    University of Gothenburg
    Box 100,
    SE-405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden

Mark the application with reference number: U 2011/174

Deadline for applications is May 5, 2011

Trade union representatives: SACO Martin Bjorkman, 031-786-3608 SEKO
Lennart Olsson, 031-786-1173 OFR-S Stefan Schedin, 031-786-4770


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